Meaning of dipsomania in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˌdɪpsəˈmeɪniə/

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  1. Noun

    dipsomania

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from Greek dipso- (from dipsa‘thirst’) + -mania

    Definitions

    1. an intense persistent desire to drink alcoholic beverages to excess

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